RBI Launch Driveaway ECO Scheme
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Leasedrive Group, one of the largest independent privately-owned vehicle management groups in the UK, has won a three-year contract to provide an all employee car ownership scheme for the employees of Reed Business Information. Following the win, a low-cost car scheme, Driveaway, has just been launched and is open to all 2,200 employees in the UK.
Commercial director, Roddy Graham said: "We are delighted to have won this new account. The Driveaway package created for Reed Business Information employees has been carefully structured after months of research. Besides holding a number of employee workshops, we also conducted surveys among all employees. The resulting solution truly reflects the requirements of employees. The scheme should therefore prove to be a real added-value employee benefit."
"Through Driveaway, Reed Business Information employees have access to specially-negotiated great fleet deals from Audi, General Motors and Renault. They can choose from any model within each manufacturer's range. No deposit is required and the scheme is supported by a competitive APR. Importantly, as employees will be entering into a credit sale agreement, they will not be liable for Benefit In Kind tax."
Lynda Redwood, head of HR services at Reed Business Information said: "What
really impressed us about Leasedrive was their personal commitment to delivering
the best for our employees and their state-of-the-art business solutions. They
have designed a bespoke website for the scheme and have supported us each step
of the way."
The new scheme is being jointly promoted via a new dedicated Driveaway website, a special Driveaway handbook, marketing flyers and manufacturer days. Reed Business Information employees are able to obtain a quotation, gain credit approval and order a new car online.
At the end of the contract, employees will have the choice of paying the guaranteed future value and retaining ownership or returning the vehicle and taking out a new scheme or simply returning the vehicle.
Reed Business Information employed specialist fleet management consultancy, Fleet Logistics to assist with the rigorous tender process for the new contract. Leasedrive Group was one of seven fleet management and leasing companies invited to tender.
Reed Business Information is part of the business-to-business division of the Reed Elsevier Group PLC, the world-leading publisher and information provider. Reed Business provides a range of communication and information channels - magazines, exhibitions, directories, online media and marketing services - across five continents. In the UK, Reed Business Information is the largest publisher of business journals.
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Leasedrive Velo is the largest independent privately-owned vehicle management group in the UK and comprises two main operating divisions.
Leasedrive Velo Vehicle Management
Working in partnership with fleet managers, or delivering a complete outsourced service, Leasedrive Velo offers blue chip clients a range of bespoke fleet management services. Major investments in the finest asset management system and pioneering, flexible, web-based customer service technology have resulted in Leasedrive Velo offering customers a truly world class fleet management service capability.
Leasedrive Velo Rental Management
One of the largest short-term vehicle rental management companies in the UK, with access to an almost unlimited choice of vehicles and locations throughout the country, Leasedrive Velo Rental Management offers a simple and transparent pricing policy with no hidden surcharges. For rentals of 28 days or more, it offers the Stopgap mid-term vehicle rental solution. Rates are substantially reduced compared to daily rental.
The headquarters for Leasedrive Velo is at hi-tech offices at TRL in Wokingham. Leasedrive Velo is the winner of the 2006 Fleet News Award for 'Best Contract Hire/Fleet Management Company' the 2006 GreenFleet Award for 'Leasing/Rental Company of the Year', The 2007 and 2008 Thames Valley Business Awards for 'Business Management Team of the Year' and the 2007 ITM Award for 'Independent Vehicle Management Company'.
For further press information on Leasedrive Velo, contact:
Mr Jeremy Snook
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Telephone: 01488 670002
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